But, if you’re looking for an even faster track to your automotive career with no prerequisites, a certificate of mastery in automotive maintenance and light vehicle repair requires only 18 credit hours. It offers core courses in ASE Electrical Systems, ASE Brake Systems, ASE Suspension and Steering Systems, ASE Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and a minimum of 384 clock hours of industry experience.

But, if you’re looking for an even faster track to your automotive career with no prerequisites, a certificate of mastery in automotive maintenance and light vehicle repair requires only 18 credit hours. It offers core courses in ASE Electrical Systems, ASE Brake Systems, ASE Suspension and Steering Systems, ASE Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and a minimum of 384 clock hours of industry experience.

But, if you’re looking for an even faster track to your automotive career with no prerequisites, a certificate of mastery in automotive maintenance and light vehicle repair requires only 18 credit hours. It offers core courses in ASE Electrical Systems, ASE Brake Systems, ASE Suspension and Steering Systems, ASE Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and a minimum of 384 clock hours of industry experience.

Toney Brackett

Professor of Automotive Service Technology

Toney Brackett has been in the automotive industry for over 18 years at Saturn of Edmond and Saturn of OKC as an automotive technician, shop foreman, and provided mentoring for students from Oklahoma City Community College as well as Moore-Norman Technology Center. He spent the last two years teaching Automotive Service Technology at Chisholm Trail Technology in Omega,OK. While teaching at Chisholm Trail he also taught here at OCCC as an adjunct. He is ASE Master Certified, GM certified, CNG Certified NATEF Evaluation Team Leader, and is currently seeking a B.S.Ed in Trade & Industrial Education at UCO.

Bradley Walker

Department Chair/Professor of Automotive Technology

B.S., University of Central Oklahoma; I graduated from the GM ASEP program here at OCCC.I am an ASE certified Master Automobile Technician.I have been in the automotive industry for 25 years.Before coming to OCCC I was at Bob Moore Saturn for 13 years where I was the shop foreman.

The automotive industry is one of the largest industries in the United States. In fact, for every worker directly employed by an automaker, nearly seven spin-off jobs are created including those in dealerships and service centers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with more consumers buying cars, more automotive technology jobs will be created for workers who can perform basic car maintenance and repair. More entry-level workers will be needed to do oil changes and replace worn brakes.

In addition, since the average lifespan of vehicles is increasing, this will increase the demand for repair services, especially post-warranty work. The increased use of advanced technology in automobiles will also lead to new opportunities for repair technicians, especially those with specialized skills or certifications.

Workers with expertise in certain makes or models of cars, or with an advanced understanding of certain systems, such as hybrid-fuel technology, will also be in high demand.